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Mr Jit Balakumar

Providing a unique approach to Orthopaedics for all ages

Mr Jit Balakumar is a Harvard fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with over 26 years of experience in hip and knee surgery for paediatric and adult patients. 

MBBS, FRACS (Orth)

Restoring function. Preserving joints. Improving lives.

Mr Balakumar is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in Australia with formal training in both paediatric and adult hip surgery. His dual expertise means he can manage a condition from early childhood through to total joint replacement in the same patient.

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Why choose Mr Balakumar

Harvard fellowship trained

One of the few Australian surgeons accepted into the programme at Harvard’s Children’s Hospital Boston.

Paediatric and adult expertise

Treats patients from infancy through to total joint replacement in later life. Rare dual expertise in one practice.

Patient-centred approach

Thorough assessment, all options discussed honestly. No decision made until the patient is ready.

Jit Balakumar - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dysplasia
Impingement
Osteoarthritis
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Hip Conditions

From dysplasia and impingement through to hip replacement, Mr Balakumar treats the full spectrum of hip conditions across all age groups.

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Arthroscopy
Resurfacing
Hip Replacement
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Hip Treatments

The surgical and non-surgical treatments Mr Balakumar performs for hip conditions from hip arthroscopy through to replacement and resurfacing.
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Osteoarthritis
Deformity
Sports Injury
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Knee Conditions

An overview of the knee conditions Mr Balakumar assesses and treats, including osteoarthritis and deformity, with surgical and non-surgical management options discussed at every consultation.
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Knee Arthroscopy
Bracing
Femoral Osteotomies
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Knee Treatments

The surgical and non-surgical treatments Mr Balakumar performs for knee conditions, from partial and total knee replacement through to femoral osteotomy and conservative management options.

Personalised care

Reconstructive & Replacement surgeries with Jit Balakumar

His unique understanding of orthopaedics across all age groups makes Mr Balakumar versatile in treating these conditions being able to offer both joint preservation and replacement options.

MBBS, FRACS (Orth)

When surgery is the right answer, experience matters.

Mr Balakumar performs the full range of hip and knee surgical procedures, from complex joint preservation surgery in younger patients through to total joint replacement in those with advanced disease. Every surgical recommendation is made only after a thorough assessment and an honest discussion of all available options.

Latest News

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Melbourne Orthopaedic Group

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group is home to a team of experienced orthopaedic surgeons, providing comprehensive care for sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions. Whether it’s joint replacement or sports injuries, our specialists provide comprehensive orthopaedic care.